I woke up this morning not feeling the best at all. I thought that maybe I should just rest, take the day off. But there arose something within me that would not allow that thought to linger for longer than a second. 179. I began to sink at the magnitude of the dilemma. And then I was taken back to a week ago, when I was sitting in a local coffee shop with a dear friend. We were discussing various diets out there and ways to make healthy, positive changes in your life. I was taking notes on my phone as I listened and had actually become a bit discouraged. Reality was setting in and I realized that I would not be able to achieve anything without hard work. But then in the midst of it all, she said something that shifted something within me: "Just remember, with Jesus at the center of it, you can do anything!"
I was inspired, I was excited, I was reminded of the ultimate power...Jesus Himself. I was reminded of my old school favorite Scripture verse, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." And that is what changed it all for me. 179 is a big number, the very problem itself is overwhelming at best. But yes, with Jesus in the middle of it, I truly can do anything...even what I deem to be the impossible!
So what did I do today as my legs became 30 pound weights and the machine whirred and my heart thudded? I prayed. What did I do today when I felt so terrible and just wanted to go home and get in bed? I asked Jesus to help me. And what did I do when I began to think that all of this was in vain and mere foolishness? I reminded myself that with Jesus at the center of this, I can and will do anything!
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